Table 3. Conceptual design evaluation using the matrix method.

Criterion
Cost
Flexibility of camera
Stability
Weight
Installation
Safety
Material
+
-

Design 1
+
+
+
3
4

Conceptual design
Design 2
+
+
+
+
4
3

Design 3
+
+
+
3
4

Note: + (plus) = better than; - (minus) = worse than; + = score of +s; = score of s
From the conceptual design evaluation using the matrix method, design 2 is found to be
the best design among the three designs.